US Bridges

SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · Lak 306 @ Lak 2 · Structure no. 4300874

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,727
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,727 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,709 by 2035. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 306
CrossesSR-2 (LAK-2-0694)
LocationLak 306 @ Lak 2
RouteState Highway 306
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66457, -81.37858
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,727 (2015)
Projected traffic35,709 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694) carry?

About 25,727 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694)?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 306 over SR-2 (LAK-2-0694)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.